ELUVEITIE · Slania | CD

Jewelcase CD with bonus track.

Background information about 'Slania'

Eluveitie delivers a masterpiece of folk metal excellence with "Slania", an album that perfectly bridges the gap between ancient Celtic mysticism and crushing modern metal. The Swiss sextet weaves traditional folk instruments like hurdy-gurdy, flutes, and bagpipes into a tapestry of melodic death metal that feels both primal and sophisticated. From the haunting opening of "Samon" to the epic storytelling of "Slania's Song", every track pulses with the raw energy of Celtic warriors marching into battle, yet maintains the technical prowess that separates great metal from mere noise.

The album showcases Eluveitie's unique ability to make ancient Gaulish lyrics feel urgent and contemporary, while Chrigel Glanzmann's growls alternate beautifully with Anna Murphy's ethereal clean vocals. Tracks like "Inis Mona" and "Bloodstained Ground" demonstrate the band's knack for crafting anthemic choruses that stick in your head for days, while deeper cuts like "The Somber Lay" reveal layers of complexity that reward repeated listening. The bonus acoustic version of "Samon" provides a perfect bookend, stripping away the metal to reveal the folk heart beating at the core of their sound.

For fans of:
Finntroll, Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Moonsorrow, Turisas

Track listing

1. Samon
2. Primordial Breath
3. Inis Mona
4. Gray Sublime Archon
5. Anagantios
6. Bloodstained Ground
7. The Somber Lay
8. Slanias Song
9. Gia Monios
10. Tarvos
11. Calling The Rain
12. Elembivos
13. Samon (Acoustic Version)

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com